Meaning of Rigidity

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Rigidity

1. 1
   n.

   The quality or state of being rigid; want of pliability; the quality of resisting change of form; the amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form; -- opposed to flexibility, ductility, malleability, and softness.

2. 2
   n.

   Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.

3. 3
   n.

   Severity; rigor.

4. 4
   n.

   The quality or state of being rigid; want of pliability; the quality of resisting change of form; the amount of resistance with which a body opposes change of form; -- opposed to flexibility, ductility, malleability, and softness.

5. 5
   n.

   Stiffness of appearance or manner; want of ease or elegance.

6. 6
   n.

   Severity; rigor.